Famous Deaths
Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805)
1st Marquess Cornwallis, British general and colonial administrator (leading British general in the American War of Independence), dies of fever at 66
Died in 1805 1805 Highlights
About October 5, 1805
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 218 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
